The farmers who stopped by Stara stand at Show Rural Coopavel saw for themselves the only 3-in-1 self-propelled machine in the world. The equipment is a sprayer, a spreader, and a pneumatic seeder – The Imperador 3.0.
The machine is Stara’s most notorious product. It is an innovation that provides the operator with three operations at different times by keeping the same path. As a result, the management is efficient and reduces operating costs.
Spraying system
Imperador 3.0 is equipped with central booms. They ensure more stability during applications and guarantee 58% more chemical solution on target. The chemical solution tank has a capacity of 2 400 litres with an exclusive design that works as a wave breaker. In addition to the hydraulic solution agitator, the machine is also equipped with a propeller, which guarantees better chemical solution homogeneity for high-quality applications.
Additionally, the Nozzle-by-Nozzle Control System installed on the equipment automatically shuts off the spray nozzle when the Topper 5500 controller identifies an area where the chemical solution has already been applied. It also provides a more accurate and efficient application and saves up to 5% on agricultural chemicals.
Spreading system
The stainless steel hopper for fertilizer hopper is resistant to corrosion and with a capacity of 3 000 kg. The Twin Feedgate System allows for the closing of only one side of the hopper, avoiding product application in the areas that have already received the product. As a result, there are fertilizer savings of up to 2.58%.
By means of Topper 5500, Imperador 3.0 performs applications with fixed or variable rates. The greatest advantage of variable rate is application precision, which is indicated by the metering prescription maps. Only the required amount is applied for each area, resulting in fertilizer savings and boosting productivity. It delivers excellent spreading quality. Its coefficient of variation is 12% (it may vary according to the product type and weather conditions).
Pneumatic seeding system
Imperador 3.0 provides great sowing uniformity. The coefficient of variation is 10% maximum (it may vary according to the seed type and weather conditions). Additionally, there’s the optional Ponte Verde System. It provides sowing along the length of the spray boom efficiently and precisely. This process follows the same spraying trail path, which reduces operational time, fuel consumption, and crop damage. Its operating yield is 40 ha/h, depending on the sowing rate.
